Chad F
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: South Skookum
I have been camping at this amazing place since I was 12. I am now 45 and will continue to keep going here and then my kids will do the same after me I hope
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22 reviews
South Skookum Lake campground is praised for its friendly hosts, spacious and clean sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a perfect spot for families and relaxation. The facilities, including well-maintained outhouses and bear-proof garbage cans, contribute to a pleasant camping experience, despite minor issues like noisy neighbors and some mosquitoes on the hiking trail. Overall, it's a well-kept gem that campers look forward to revisiting, though some improvements in site accessibility and trash management could enhance future visits.
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: South Skookum
I have been camping at this amazing place since I was 12. I am now 45 and will continue to keep going here and then my kids will do the same after me I hope
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September 12, 2026 Stayed at: 15, Loop: South Skookum
Very clean campsites, bathrooms spotless and well stocked. Not a hint of trash at the boat launch or docks. One of the cleanest campgrounds we have ever stayed at.
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September 7, 2026 Stayed at: 10, Loop: South Skookum
the camp hosts do a fantastic job in keeping up with this site.
i will be going back next year.
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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: South Skookum
mediocre swim area, rusted tin can lids and bottle caps in the swimming area
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August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: South Skookum
Nice camp hosts, sites were clean, Outhouse that I used was clean. Great time
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August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: South Skookum
Hosts stopped by to introduce themselves, very nice, saw them come by everyday, trail around lake was nice and clean
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August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: South Skookum
Camp hosts were really nice. Came and greeted us when we arrived. Outhouses very clean. Such a beautiful clean place.
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August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 06, Loop: South Skookum
Site 06 was a great experience.
It was spacious & clean, had a cpl different areas for tents. It's not entirely level, so orient your tent correctly.
We tried moving our tent around the site to avoid direct sun, but it kept finding us.
There is shade at this site though. It's surrounded by trees & the beautiful, new picnic table was always in the shade. So it's not like you are being blasted by the sun all day.
The entire campground was well maintained & clean.
There's a few bear-proof garbage cans between site 6 & the next one that were clean, didn't smell & they are far enough away that your privacy isn't totally invaded.
The hosts set out some large rounds for firewood at the driveway entrance to our site, which was actually a tad annoying, because we constantly had other campers walking up to our entrance trying to find firewood.
The bathrooms were really clean w/ absolutely no odor wafting from the area & inside was totally maintained. There was even a garbage bag hanging from the wall.
We walked the trail around the lake w/our dogs & it was a beautiful little hike. I will say be aware on that hike that the 1st stretch had abnormally large mosquitoes that are on another level. We sprayed ourselves with deet-based spray & they could've cared less. I'm pretty sure we saw poison ivy in a few spots too.
There were minimal mosquitoes at the camp though.
We never went swimming, but I waded in & the water was a decent temp. Almost seemed a bit stagnant at the launch. area. The area over to the right seemed better, but a family had taken over the dock & the entire area.
Cell service is non-existent here. We had to drive about 20mins down the road when we wanted to make calls.
A lovely, clean, campground. & it would've been quiet if it werent for the campers behind us w/ 10kids screaming & generators going. But that's not the campground's fault.
We felt safe there- even while leaving our site unattended.
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August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 22, Loop: South Skookum
The spots dont specify if they can accommodate parking. I have a rooftop tent and spot 22 wasnt accessible. Didnt find out till we drove all the way up there. Website needs better managed.
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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: South Skookum
beautiful campsite, well spaced apart but also some sites connected well for group camping. gorgeous lake with small hike around the lake
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745 E 200 S, Hyrum, UT 84319 United States
Elevation: 1,085 ft
From Newport, WA follow State Highway 20 north for 15 mi to the town of Usk. Cross the bridge over the Pend Oreille River on the east edge of town and follow the Kings Lake Road (County Road 3389) 8 mi to the junction of Forest Road 5032350 (Kings...
From Newport, WA follow State Highway 20 north for 15 mi to the town of Usk. Cross the bridge over the Pend Oreille River on the east edge of town and follow the Kings Lake Road (County Road 3389) 8 mi to the junction of Forest Road 5032350 (Kings Mountain). Follow Kings Mountain for 0.5 mi to the campground entrance.
South Skookum Lake is accessible via State Highway 20, which is approximately 15 miles south of the campground.
Last updated: October 22, 2026